The State Fair of Texas presents 24 days of FREE concerts on the Chevrolet Main Stage and throughout the fairgrounds, featuring a wide variety of musical acts across all genres. The Fair is proud to announce its list of confirmed headliners scheduled to appear on the Chevrolet Main Stage in this year’s FREE concert series, included with admission to the State Fair. [Read more…]

Say “howdy” to Big Tex and join the annual celebration of all things Texan, opening September 28 at historic Fair Park in Dallas. The 2018 exposition, themed “Celebrating Texas Innovation” runs September 28 through October 21 in Fair Park.

General admission ticket prices at the gate for the 2018 Fair remain the same as last year. Priced at $18, general admission to the Fair includes more than 100 of daily shows, concerts, activities, and exhibits, all at no extra cost. The Fair offers $14 admission for children under 48 inches in height and seniors age 60 and older, with free admission for children age two and under.

With a wide variety of discounts available throughout the run of the 2018 State Fair of Texas, there are endless ways to save. Seeing and experiencing everything at the State Fair in one day is nearly impossible. What is the perfect solution? One of the best ways to save is by purchasing a State Fair of Texas Season Pass. Get your State Fair of Texas Season Pass now for only $45, which includes 24-day admission as well as a variety of special VIP benefits.

State Fair of Texas Season Pass Benefits

24-day admission to the 2018 State Fair of Texas for only $45.

One FREE single-day bring-a-friend ticket (valid Monday-Friday only).

FREE State Fair reusable bag (available to the first 8,000 season pass holders to redeem).

One FREE Midway race game (water, derby, balloon, or roll-a-ball).

One 10% OFF coupon on State Fair gear at official merchandise stores located on the fairgrounds.

Opening Day Special Discounts – September 28

Bring a full 20 oz. bottle of Dasani water, or any 20 oz. Coca-Cola product, for donation to the North Texas Food Bank and pay 1/2 Price General Admission – $9 Admission.

Every Tuesday of the Fair

Bring an empty Dr. Pepper can and receive 1/2 Price General Admission of $9 Admission.

Discounts extend to the Midway for THRILLING TUESDAYS, with MOST RIDES OFFERED AT A REDUCED PRICE ON TUESDAYS.

Every Wednesday of the Fair

Save big and give back to the community.

Bring 4 canned food items andreceive $4 General Admission. All canned donations go to the North Texas Food Bank, which helps feed members of the community. Last year, more than 221,000 pounds of food were donated through this program.

Every Thursday of the Fair – Thrifty Thursdays

Coca-Cola you can save while snacking during Thrifty Thursdays, where participating food vendors offer one of their signature menu items at a reduced price, ranging from mini versions to regular-size items.

First Responders Day is Friday, October 12

The State Fair would like to thank our country’s first responders with a day honoring our various active and retired public law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics, and other emergency services agencies. All first responders will receive FREE admission when they present a valid badge or ID card from their department or organization at the gate, plus up to three admission tickets for their family members.

Everyday Discounts at the 2018 State Fair of Texas

Receive1/2 Price General Admission when you bring an empty Dr. Pepper can after 5 pm.

Starting September 10, you can receive discounted ticketsby downloading the FREE DART GOPASS APP on your mobile device. When purchased through the app, tickets are $16 for general admission and $12 for children and seniors. The GoPass app allows users to purchase tickets and download them right to their phones, which will then be scanned at the gate. To make a trip to the Fair even more convenient, users can purchase a DART pass on the app and take the DART to one of two stations, both located right next to fairground entrances.

Dallas Summer Musicals

Tickets are now on sale at DallasSummerMusicals.org or by phone at (800) 982-2787. You can also purchase tickets in person at the Music Hall at Fair Park Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. g

*Please note that Dallas Summer Musicals/Ticketmaster is the ONLY authorized source for Hamilton tickets in Dallas. If you purchase tickets from any other source, you run the risk of overpaying or purchasing fraudulent tickets.